as in explored
to search through or into
we uncovered many interesting stories as we delved into the history of the house we were restoring
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Certainly, there are other ways in which Teddy and Pine could have explored each other, and decide to work together in that moment.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Reporter Brandon Lingle explored the regulatory quagmire at the site in one of this week's top stories.—
JJ Velasquez,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Feb. 2026
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This investigation is to ensure that all the questions about the elections in Fulton County are investigated properly so that people have confidence in the system again.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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Alternative routes for heavy truck traffic that avoid Lowell’s downtown should be investigated.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The researchers examined genetic markers linked to how the body processes sugar, then used a technique called Mendelian randomisation to compare disease rates in people who were genetically predisposed to higher blood glucose.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the 14 agencies that Science examined, PhD departures outnumbered new hires in 2025 by a ratio of 11 to one, resulting in a net loss of 4,224 STEM PhDs.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Delved (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delved%20%28into%29. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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